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Fall 2026 is giving the denim jacket a refresh. For example, nipped-in waists, dark indigo washes, oversized utility shapes, and cropped lengths. Two especially relevant directions are the more feminine, shaped trucker jacket and the longer, workwear-inspired denim barn coat. Below, check out the fall look from AREA: a denim jacket with a trucker-style front, […]
NYDJ’s Fall 2026 denim news is a technology story: shaping is built into the denim fabric itself. Launched in early October 2026, Shape Sense™ Denim uses technology developed with The Lycra Company to target support around the waist while preserving the look and movement of everyday jeans. This is achieved through Lycra’s FitSense, a yarn […]
Yes, low-waist bootcut jeans are a genuine Fall 2026 denim trend. The look combines a lower-sitting waistband with a tight fit through the hips and thighs and a subtle flare a bit above the ankles. American Eagle Low-Rise Kick Bootcut Jeans ($41.97) But you can also consider a low-waist slouch bootcut. Especially if you love […]
Twisted wide-leg jeans are a compelling denim direction for Fall 2026. Because they combine two top trends: oversized leg volume and visible, architectural construction. Instead of a conventional side seam falling straight down the leg, the seam twists or curves around it, creating movement and an off-kilter silhouette. The signature details are: Twisted side seams […]
Fall has officially arrived. And talking about denim, the most relevant fact is that Fall 2026 denim is not about one replacement fit. The big shift is toward more polished, intentional jeans: straight, slim/cigarette, bootcut, dark indigo, plus selectively oversized styles. Here’s all about the most relevant denim styles for this fall and winter: 1. […]
After many attempts over the past few seasons to make a comeback, now they’re so back! At least, judging from what we saw in stores here in New York City. But there’s an important distinction: they are returning as one of several strong fits, not replacing high-rise or mid-rise jeans. PacSun and Hollister (we love […]
Since I started writing for Denimology, I faced the same question every year: Is it okay to wear white jeans after Labor Day? And my answer has always been: It’s absolutely okay to wear whatever makes you feel good. And in the past few decades, designers and fashionistas have declared whites after Labor Day are […]
Dark indigo denim is one of the clearest denim trends for Fall 2026. In fact, it has moved beyond a niche runway direction into a broadly recognized seasonal trend. What makes the Fall 2026 dark indigo different is that it is cleaner and richer, as opposed to the heavily faded blue we’ve seen in recent […]
Baggy jeans are not really “out” for Fall 2026. A better way to describe the shift is that the extreme, super-slouchy baggy jean is losing its dominance, while relaxed, elongated and more controlled versions are still very much relevant. What’s really changing for Fall 2026: 1. Baggy → “baggy but cleaner”The newest silhouette sits somewhere […]
Yes. Colored jeans are one of the emerging denim trends for Fall 2026, although the trend is more subdued and sophisticated than previous waves of colored denim. The emphasis is on deep, autumnal shades rather than bright “loud” colors. Key colors are burgundy/oxblood, chocolate brown, olive, and ecru. And let us be clear here, colored […]